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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Three Sparkling Wines for My Bride

Posted on May 12, 2024 by thewineraconteur

When we were at “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit restaurant, that is owned by my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; I was watching my Bride select three sparkling wines from a grouping of seven … Continue reading →

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La Fiorita and Natalie Oliveros

Posted on May 9, 2024 by thewineraconteur

On one of my tasting trips to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan I had the chance to enjoy a couple of Italian wines from Fattoria La Fiorita, a wine estate in Montalcino, Tuscany specializing in the Sangiovese varietal.  … Continue reading →

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Twelve Years of The Wine Raconteur

Posted on May 6, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am not sure where the time went, but on 4 May 2012 01:10 GMT my first article was published and I questioned why would anyone want to read my ramblings, and I still ask that eternal question.  As I … Continue reading →

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Another Wine Tasting Later That Day

Posted on May 3, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had quite a Saturday together, after Sip & Shop at Vertical Detroit, we had a quick dinner downtown and then off to Livonia, for another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source.  For those of you … Continue reading →

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Sip & Shop April 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, held a wine tasting at their restaurant Vertical Detroit and call it “Sip & Shop.” This is the second one that they have held and we have attended.  It was fun, because … Continue reading →

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Thirty-One and Counting

Posted on April 27, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride and I met one night, thirty-one years ago at a singles dance.  We have been basically been together every day since.  Of course, I also told her that I was going to … Continue reading →

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It Was Thirty-One Years Ago

Posted on April 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I met thirty-one years ago, and I may have ambushed her about the date, as she was just waking up.  Even though we are retired, she has volunteered to help her sister, who just acquired the company … Continue reading →

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Three from Chateau Figeac

Posted on April 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The final notes on a wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.   Of the six wines up for tasting, five were from Chateau Figeac.  Chateau Figeac was rated as Premier Grand Cru Classe … Continue reading →

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Three Unique Wines from Bordeaux

Posted on April 18, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I received a text message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan inviting me for a special wine tasting.  Sometimes, I have been known to enjoy impromptu wine tastings there as well; and this time … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections – April 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Once a month, I go to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan to pick up their club selections.  The odds are that I go there more often than that for the camaraderie and the in-house … Continue reading →

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